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<p><h2>THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW (CH. 5 : 1-16)</h2>

<SUP class="vnum">1</SUP> And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 
<SUP class="vnum">2</SUP> And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 
<SUP class="vnum">3</SUP> Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
<SUP class="vnum">4</SUP> Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 
<SUP class="vnum">5</SUP> Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 
<SUP class="vnum">6</SUP> Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 
<SUP class="vnum">7</SUP> Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 
<SUP class="vnum">8</SUP> Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 
<SUP class="vnum">9</SUP> Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 
<SUP class="vnum">10</SUP> Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
<SUP class="vnum">11</SUP> Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 
<SUP class="vnum">12</SUP> Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
<SUP class="vnum">13</SUP> Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 
<SUP class="vnum">14</SUP> Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
<SUP class="vnum">15</SUP> Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
<SUP class="vnum">16</SUP> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.


<p>Glory be to God forever. <b>Amen</b>.

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